"Even for people who aren t into trains or rail fans or into the history of the steam locomotive, it s just such a unique thing to see. There s nothing like this
The Decay Devils preservationist group restored the historical Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway (EJ&E) No. 765 that s long stood sentry in Gateway Park in downtown Gary.
The grant was made possible by the U S Steel/City of Gary Indiana Charitable Fund and is to be used exclusively to support women in Gary who are in need
A Legacy Foundation grant will allow the Decay Devils preservation, urban exploration and artist group to restore the EJ&E No. 765 steam locomotive in Gateway Park.
The U.S. Steel/City of Gary Indiana Charitable Fund was established in 2022 to support organizations whose programs or activities serve the residents of Gary.